The "Star Wars" prequels gave us a look at an earlier generation of heroes and villains, all in the midst of an epic political drama about the collapse of the Republic and a sweeping romance for the ages. Well, OK, maybe they're not your favorite movies, maybe not even your favorite "Star Wars" movies, but they're an important part of a galaxy far, far away. So fire up your protocol droid, and see how much you know about the "Star Wars" prequels.

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Question 1 of 30

What species is in charge of the Trade Federation?

Bothans

Neimoidians

The Neimoidians have control of the Trade Federation when trouble starts brewing on Naboo.

Mandalorians

Question 2 of 30

Why does the Trade Federation blockade Naboo?

They're upset about taxes.

The whole prequel trilogy starts off with a bang, right in the middle of a taxation dispute.

They want to monopolize the triderium market, which is produced on Naboo.

The Neimoidians claim Naboo as their planet by birthright.

Question 3 of 30

What is Sen. (later Chancellor) Palpatine's first name?

Sheev

No one is really on a first-name basis with him, but if they were, they'd call him Sheev.

Sidarius

Gleeg

Question 4 of 30

What is Palpatine's secret identity?

Jango Fett

Beloran Skywalker

Darth Sidious

Palpatine is really a Dark Lord of the Sith named Darth Sidious.

Question 5 of 30

Who trained Darth Sidious in the ways of the Dark Side of the Force?

Darth Plagueis

Darth Plagueis taught Palpatine/Sidious many secrets of the Dark Side.

Darth Vader

Darth Tyranus

Question 6 of 30

What microscopic organism, detectable via a blood test, is responsible for the Force?

forcytes

nannotronicans

midi-chlorians

Try not to roll your eyes too hard — it's midi-chlorians.

Question 7 of 30

What is the name of the Gungan city to which Jar Jar takes Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan?

Otoh Gunga

They take refuge in Otoh Gunga.

Gun-Gun Oosh

Migorta

Question 8 of 30

Why does Queen Amidala flee Naboo for Coruscant?

The Trade Federation cuts off communications in Naboo, so she needs to get help from the Galactic Senate.

She leaves Naboo seeking help from the Galactic Senate.

She discovers an assassination plot and realizes her home planet is no longer safe for her.

She has a space fleet in orbit around Coruscant, but they need a direct order from her to deploy.